First QFabric Top-of-Rack Switch Data Center Deployment in Asia Pacific Financial Services Sector
HONG KONG--(Marketwire - May 18, 2012) - Juniper Networks (
The development of a tier-four data center supports the HKEx extension strategy of preserving its leadership positions in core markets while preparing to capture new growth opportunities associated with emerging trends. HKEx will become the first financial services customer in Asia to deploy high-performance, ultra-low latency access switches based on the Juniper Networks QFabric architecture.
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Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing
"Hosting Services is one of the key IT initiatives set out in our infrastructure strategic plan. The network solution provided by Juniper Networks and Wharf T&T is designed to ensure that we deliver highly-efficient, low-latency connections within the Hosting Services Ecosystems. With this world-class infrastructure in place HKEx is well-equipped to deliver on its strategic objectives."
- Jonathan Leung, Head of Hosting Services, Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing
Juniper Networks
"In the world's major securities markets, every microsecond counts. Competitive edge can be driven by the speed, reliability and security of a trading platform's network. HKEx's deployment of Juniper Networks QFabric architecture switches in its Hosting Services Data Center will help create a high-performance network with ultra-low latency and support HKEx's position as one of the global leaders in exchange and clearing operations."
-Douglas Murray, senior vice president, Juniper Networks Asia Pacific
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